José Carlos Mariátegui Museum

José Carlos Mariátegui Museum is a historic house museum located on the final residence of Peruvian writer José Carlos Mariátegui, where he spent the last five years of his life.

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Opening hours:
Monday—Friday: 9:00 AM—1:00 PM and 2:00 PM—5:45 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Email: casamariategui@mcultura.gob.pe
Type: Museum
Description: cultural heritage site in Peru
Address: 1938 Jirón Washington, Lima

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Metropolitan Museum of Lima and Lima Art Museum.

Metropolitan Museum of Lima

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Lima is a museum located next to the Park of the Exhibition in Lima, Peru. The neoclassical building that houses the museum was designed by French architect Claude Sahut and built in 1924, formerly housing the country's Ministry of Development and Public Works. Metropolitan Museum of Lima is situated 220 metres east of José Carlos Mariátegui Museum.

Lima Art Museum

Museum

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The Lima Art Museum is an art museum in Lima, Peru. The museum is located in the Palacio de la Exposición. The museum was inaugurated in 1961. The collection includes ceramics, textiles, sculptures, and paintings spanning almost 3,000 years of history, from the pre-Columbian to Contemporary periods. Lima Art Museum is situated 440 metres northeast of José Carlos Mariátegui Museum.

National Stadium of Peru

Sports venue

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The National Stadium of Peru is a multi-purpose stadium in Lima, Peru. Its current capacity is 40,272 seats as stated by the Peruvian Football Federation and Instituto Peruano del Deporte. National Stadium of Peru is situated 690 metres southeast of José Carlos Mariátegui Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Beatriz and Lima.

Santa Beatriz

Quarter

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Santa Beatriz is a neighbourhood of Lima District. It serves as the district's southernmost area, bordered to the east by Paseo de la República Avenue, to the south by Lince, and to the west by Jesús María.

Lima

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Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in downtown.